It’s been just over 100 days since I began working at bClear Communications as a consultant.  I’m not alone in marking this milestone.  My 100-day anniversary aligns with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.  It’s been quite a whirlwind for us both.  Based in the...

Every April, the barren, dust-carpeted Coachella Valley of Southern California becomes the epicentre for more than just music, it becomes the blueprint for modern storytelling, influencer strategy and immersive brand experience. And in 2025, Coachella has officially...

FThe team at bClear Communications are sporting their football shirts and donating to help raise money and awareness of bowel cancer. 46 people die per day from the disease, making it the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK according to Cancer Research...

Since Donald Trump's election, several figures from within his administration as well as various close associates have criticised the United Kingdom's stance on freedom – particularly concerning free speech. US criticism of the UK's Online Safety Act Elon Musk, now an...

In a busy industry such as financial services, standing out in the industry trade press or wider media can be quite the challenge. With plenty of competition for publication and high editorial standards by the publications and its journalists, it’s so important that...

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we spoke to Maria Harris, Chair of Open Property Data Association. She shares her journey in the finance world and what inspires her. What inspired you to pursue a career in the finance industry? Was it intentional, or did...

As we stride confidently into 2025, the landscape of B2B public relations (PR) is evolving at a breakneck pace. For marketing and business leaders, staying ahead of the curve isn't just advantageous - it's essential. Let's delve into the key challenges shaping B2B PR...

Digital amnesia is slowly affecting our brains, making us forget things without us even realising. This has been happening long before AI but AI is not making it any better. Can you remember… A phone number of someone you met in the last five years? Road names of...

The recent Blake Lively filing against Justin Baldoni has not only highlighted the personal drama of Hollywood but also thrown the PR industry into the limelight – for all the wrong reasons. With accusations involving everything from client-stealing to inappropriate...

Christmas 2024 was supposed to be the merriest yet. But the unthinkable happened: Santa’s naughty-or-nice database was hacked. Worse, it wasn’t a garden-variety cyber breach. The hackers—presumably elves disgruntled over unpaid overtime—released a revised list,...

  In the last month, millions of people have left X (formerly Twitter) and flocked to Bluesky. But who is this new kid on the social media block? What is Bluesky? Bluesky is a microblogging social platform, launched by the former head of Twitter, Jack Dorsey....

sIn a recent blog, we discussed the difference between press releases and feature articles and why both are so important in your PR strategy. If you haven’t read this blog yet, you can read it here. There is another important piece of written content that needs to be...

“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter” said author Mark Twain. The ‘KISS principle’ of keeping communications short and simple has been popular since the 1970s. So how come some 50 years later, we still see printed ramblings of jargon-filled...

Falling leaves, cosy knit jumpers and Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSL) on the menu: it must be autumn. Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes have come of age – they turned 21 this year and they’re not just a drink but a cultural phenomenon. You can’t turn a corner or scroll...

The basics Understand: The Economy - BBCThis 16-part BBC podcast series goes back to basics to discuss the economy. Each episode breaks down a different topic, covering everything from GDP to pensions and the energy market. Money 101 - BBCThe premise of the BBC...

PR is ever-changing and evolving. Luckily, there is a host of podcasts that can keep you ahead of the curve on industry trends, topical news and insights. PR podcasts can give us direct access to some of the most influential and experienced people in the industry. But...

As you read this blog, you might be asking yourself a fascinating question: Who really owns it? Is it the company publishing the blog? The person inputting prompts into an AI tool? Or does it belong to the AI itself? The truth is, this blog was written by AI, but not...

  A lot of work goes into lovingly crafting your press release. First there’s the fact-finding, then the drafting and, last but not least, sign-off from all those involved. Once you’ve pressed the ‘send’ button, it’s tempting to heave a sigh of relief, sit back...

No matter your business, you want to stand out on your own, you want to be the best at what you do in a sea of competition. But sometimes working together, especially cross-industry, creating the most unlikely of partnerships helps to inject fun into your campaigns...

A key part of any good PR or comms strategy is impactful written content and editorial. This includes press releases and feature articles which both play an important role in enabling firms to share information. However, it’s important to know the difference between...